Add 30/15 and 5/12, Solve 2 0/15 + 5/12 as a fraction

Add 30/15 and 5/12

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 5/12

30/15 + 5/12 is 29/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
30/15 = 30 × 4/15 × 4 = 120/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 25/60 = 120 + 25/60 = 145/60
145/60 simplified gives 29/12
So, 30/15 + 5/12 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12

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